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Officials are hopeful that a wetlands restoration project can help reduce erosion and improve water quality near Morgan Creek Park.

A fundraising campaign continues while a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for September.

At an annual address, leaders cite progress in grad rates and steps for school safety. Cedar Rapids Community Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover says the district ‘is not perfect ... but is progressing’ toward goals.

The district, previously represented by Democrat Sami Scheetz, covers much of southeast Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids development would offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom units offered at market-rate rental prices.

The move will allow the Cedar Rapids nonprofit to increase the quality and quantity of low-cost arts programming for area youth and adults.

Federal funding for Iowa library systems — and the public services they support — could be at risk following a presidential directive targeting a federal agency that provides financial support to libraries across the U.S.

State legislator Sami Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, was chosen Tuesday to replace outgoing supervisor Ben Rogers.

The retired Cedar Rapids teacher has been giving back to Marion Public Library for more than 30 years.

The program will focus on those experiencing withdrawal after the use of alcohol or opiates.

The appointment process continues, although a possible change in relevant state law looms. A total of 17 people applied for the vacancy that opens Tuesday on the three-member board.

Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to authorize financial incentives to Ginkgo Ridge LLC from the city’s Community Benefit - Economic Development Program.

A poll of area residents commissioned by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance revealed lukewarm sentiment toward a proposed $211 million bond meant to support future operations in the Cedar Rapids school district.

Applicants this month were sought to replace District 2 Supervisor Ben Rogers, who will resign next week after 16 years on the board.

After a Cedar Rapids license was rejected twice and as the would-be casino developers were preparing to try again, the rocky relationship between the two casino operators took a turn in 2022 -- a partnership proposal. It now has turned into a court fight.